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Seeking witnesses in West Hunt Club Road fatal collision investigation
Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 12:45 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 4:45pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit is investigating a collision that occurred on West Hunt Club Road approximately 50 metres West of Greenbank Road on September 20th, 2021.
At approximately 4:45pm, Frontline patrol responded to motor vehicle collision involving three vehicles: A grey 2020 Subaru Outback, a white 2015 Kenworth dump truck and a white 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. The Driver of the Silverado, a...
Shooting investigation on Russell Rd: seeking witnesses
Posted on Friday, September 17, 2021 07:30 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 17, 2021 11:50am
(Ottawa) – The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred yesterday evening in the 2000 block of Russell Rd.
At approximately 7:00pm on September 16th, 2021, Frontline Officers responded to a call for shots fired. Upon arrival, police interviewed numerous witnesses confirming the shooting. No damage to property or injured persons located.
Two men were seen leaving the area in a dark Sport Utility Vehicle(SUV) .
They are...
Shooting investigation on Walkley Road: seeking witnesses
Posted on Thursday, September 16, 2021 08:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, September 16, 2021 12:05pm
(Ottawa) — The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred last night near the intersection of Baycrest Drive and Walkley Road.
At approximately 11:00pm on September 15, 2021, Frontline patrol Officers responded to a call for a vehicle possibly damaged by bullets and men walking away from it on Southmore Drive. When Police arrived on scene, two men returned to the vehicle and once confronted by Police concerning...
Arson Unit seeking assistance into fire investigation in Centretown
Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 07:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 15, 2021 11:15 am
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service Arson Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying a person of interest pertaining to an Arson investigation.
At approximately 2:06 am on August 26, 2021 Frontline Officers responded to a working fire in the 300 block of Somerset Street West. The fire was extinguished and there was extensive property damage. No one was injured.
The woman is described as a Black woman, stocky build, blond hair...
Birdwatcher helps police locate missing elderly man stuck in mud
Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 08:15 AM
Last month, a man in his seventies who went for a walk with his dog and got stuck in the mud for several hours was found thanks to an alert birdwatcher.
Marcel Gahbauer gets out for a walk daily, but only visits Bruce Pit about once a month. That’s where he headed on August 13.
He was stopped on his way in by an officer who advised him they were searching for a missing man.
As Marcel goes out to see wildlife, he walks quietly and listens for their sounds rather than wearing headphones. It’s a good...